Water Quality: MYRTLE BEACH, SC
29 water systems • 66,139 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
MYRTLE BEACH is served by 29 public water systems with a combined service population of 66,139 people, and has 74 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. None of those violations are health-based — the records reflect missed monitoring or reporting deadlines rather than a contaminant exceeding safe levels. MYRTLE BEACH's violation count is 16% above the national average for South Carolina. Contaminants associated with violations include Coliform (TCR), Fluoride, TTHM.
Contaminants Found
At low levels prevents tooth decay; excessive levels cause dental and skeletal fluorosis.
Common source: Natural deposits, water fluoridation programs, some fertilizers
EPA limit: 4.0 mg/L (secondary standard: 2.0 mg/L)
Total trihalomethanes are linked to increased risk of bladder cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter in water
EPA limit: 0.080 mg/L (80 ppb)
Water Systems Serving MYRTLE BEACH
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610001) | SC2610001 | Surface Water | 50,930 | 2 |
| OCEAN LAKES LTD (SC2660048) | SC2660048 | Surface Water | 10,727 | 72 |
| LAKEWOOD CAMPGROUND (SC2660049) | SC2660049 | Groundwater | 4,415 | 0 |
| THOMPKINS MHP (SC2660045) | SC2660045 | Groundwater | 42 | 0 |
| GSW&SA-MYRTLE BEACH (SC2620009) | SC2620009 | Surface Water | 25 | 0 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.